I've used a back protector since I got the 4. At first I used to get the matte protectors from phantomskinz, but now I have a eBay cheapo clear one and it shows a ton of scratches against the black. I guess it's better than being on the actual glass though.

I had one on both the front and back and then one day I had an epiphany. (Probably only because my warranty lasts until next year..) Now I don't use either.. I just use it naked at home no screen protectors and when I go out I stick it in my ZooGue case.

I always put something on the back. I hate cases, I hate screen protectors, but I like to set my phone down on the back without worries. I have a Trunket now, I've used Zagg Leathskins before, and just today I ordered a Monolith wood back.

I always put something on the back. I hate cases, I hate screen protectors, but I like to set my phone down on the back without worries. I have a Trunket now, I've used Zagg Leathskins before, and just today I ordered a Monolith wood back.

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I know what you mean. But I've got a bumper on there so it has some lay on the table design to help.

Having an iphone comes with the casing dilemma. The device is so pretty, why would you ever want to cover it up with a bulky case? On the other hand it really is a smart idea to have case if you are going to keep it for the entirety of a 2yr contract. FYI, I have a speck case on a black iphone 4. It's rather utilitarian but it works.

I know what you mean. But I've got a bumper on there so it has some lay on the table design to help.

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If I used a bumper I would probably still put something on the back like I do now. just because it adds little to no bulk, but still less me make my phone just a little different than everyone else I know with an iPhone.

I used to use Commuter on my blackberry phones and while I am yet to buy an iPhone for my next upgrade around July, how good is the quality of commuter on iPhone? i've read reviewed that it has sort of dwindled.

I have a screen protector on the front and back to protect against scratches. Unless I get a real hardcore case like the otterbox, or a gel case (which for some queer reason aren't around for iPhone 4/4S's) those hard plastic ones won't do jack if I drop it onto concrete anyway.

LOL, I had no idea Apple offered back replacements, especially for that price. You'd think they'd just try to sell you another phone.

You might want to try BestSkinsEver tho (what I use with my bumper). Just $8 shipped for the back, or $11 for the whole phone. At least it gives you some peace of mind without paying ridiculous amounts of money for a thin piece of plastic.

I used to use Commuter on my blackberry phones and while I am yet to buy an iPhone for my next upgrade around July, how good is the quality of commuter on iPhone? i've read reviewed that it has sort of dwindled.

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I use the Otter Box Defender because I am that clumsy. My iPhone has survived drops on tile floors, parking lots etc... The only complaints I have areit does get dirty. Once I managed to get an eyelash under the screen protector. Also, my phone will not fit into a lot of those cool docking and speaker gadgets. I cannot really comment on the commuter series because I have never used that.

I have heard that the Lifeproof cases are great (probably better than Otter Box) but they are expensive.

I also have the Otter Box Defender for my iPad. Seems like a really good case, but it irks me that I had to buy a screen protector separately.

Even though I have a flexible gel case, I always use a back protector as well because the tiniest pieces of grit that get in behind the case will scratch the phone. I want it to remain immaculate for when I come to sell it on.

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